The Art of Hojo Undo: Power Training for Traditional Karate, Paperback/Michael Clarke

IP'S Living Now Award SILVER WINNER - 2010Eric Hoffer Award 1ST RUNNER UP - 2010 IP's Highlighted Title Award ENDORSEMENT - 2010 ForeWord's Book of the Year Award FINALIST - 2010 USA Best Book Award FINALIST - 2010 Hojo Undo means 'supplementary training', and using these tools is the key for developing the devastating power of karate techniques. Without Hojo Undo, a practitioner cannot reach the profound strength levels required for a lifetime of karate training. This book details how to construct and use many training tools; provides accurate mechanical drawings, comprehensive training methods, and an historical context to understand why Hojo Undo was created in 'old' Okinawa. - Warm up exercises - Detailed construction drawings - Build your own Hojo Undo tools - Learn how to use the tools to develop devastating power - Link your increased power to fighting techniques - Hear what Okinawan Masters say about Hojo Undo training About the Author: Michael Clarke Kyoshi 7th dan, Okinawan Goju-ryu has trained in karate since 1974. He has written over two hundred articles for international martial arts magazines, and authored three books. Starting as a young 'street-fighter' in England, to a disciplined student of budo in Okinawa, Clarke enthusiastically teaches traditional Goju-ryu Karate in his dojo near Launceston Tasmania, Australia.